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I thought I would share a children’s book with you Death & Sparkles and the Sacred Golden Cupcake: Book 2 (Death & Sparkles, 2) by Rob Justus. I received a physical copy of in exchange for this review.
Charlie loves Anime and Graphic Novels and most of the time this is the only type of book Charlie will read. Which is why I couldn’t wait for my copy of Death & Sparkles and the Sacred Golden Cupcake: Book 2 (Death & Sparkles, 2) to arrive. For Halloween I let David know I would like to purchase book one Death & Sparkles: Book 1.
Charlie saw the book sitting on my desk and picked it up and begin to browse through the book. Then he laid it back down and went upstairs. David asked me what Charlie was looking at and I handed him the book. I went back to working and the next thing I know David was trying to read the book.
I sat what I was doing down and went and set next to David and let him read to me and I helped with the words he didn’t know. Charlie heard us and came downstairs and began to read the book with David. David told Charlie that the book reminded him of the Comic Books he collected as a child. Charlie said no, it was a graphic novel and they begin too discuss the difference between comic books and graphic novels.
I love how they both shared what they like to read with each other. Charlie and David had fun reading the story and let me know they would like to get book one which can be read as a stand-alone. The guys loved the illustrations and had fun drawing more pictures and creating there own stories.
I can never thank the Author enough for bringing Charlie and David together and getting them interested in reading. For Christmas his year I can’t wait to check out Rob Justus and purchase other books he has written not only for Charlie but also my nephew. I hope you take the time to check out his writing as well.
I believe these books are for upper elementary students and I hope and PRAY these books are in school libraries and also in Public Libraries so every child has the chance to read these books which is perfect for boys and girls. Not, only that just as you saw with David adults will enjoy the story and also the illustrations as well.
About:
Death and Sparkles are back in their second hilarious adventure! This zany yet philosophical graphic novel features a most unlikely pair of BFFs: Death, a grim reaper who’s never had a friend, and Sparkles, the Last Unicorn, a celebrity influencer who is somehow immune to Death’s touch.
Death and Sparkles never imagined they would become besties for life . . . or rather, death. And they didn’t expect to get pulled into another wild adventure so soon. But when Sparkles’s horn begins to glow mysteriously and the pair discovers a message left by his unicorn parents, Death reluctantly follows Sparkles on a search to find out what it all means.
Sparkles is 100 percent sure the answer will be revealed through some hard-hitting, epic dance moves. Death wants to make sure there is minimal collateral damage. With nothing but golden cupcake bling as their compass, they embark on a journey into the depths of the sewers.
Wacky chaos ensues once again for the BFFs in this continuation to the Death & Sparkles book series as a unicorn, a grim reaper, and a group of vengeance-driven mole men hoping to steal Sparkles’s golden cupcake face off!
HILARIOUS BUDDY COMEDY KIDS COMIC: Move over, Wayne and Garth! Move over, Beavis and Butt-Head! Readers will love this spin on the classic mismatched buddy dynamic featuring two of the most powerful beings around: the guy in charge of taking everyone’s life when it’s their time and the most magical creature still in existence on Earth. Never have two beings been less alike or more adorable.
PERFECT FOR RELUCTANT READERS: With bright, vibrant illustrations; big, fun fonts; expressive sound effects; an irreverent spirit; and a heart full of cupcakes, this graphic novel will entice even the most skeptical of young readers.
BIG THEMES: Self-awareness, empathy, bravery, commercialism, celebrity influencers, and the courage to stand up for what you believe in, even if it’s the hard thing to do—all these important themes weave throughout the book in subtle ways.
LIKE LIVING IN CANDYLAND: Rob Justus’s vivid, expressive art is an endless delight. With tons to see on every page and countless visual gags throughout, this book will delight graphic novel fans and bring new readers to the genre.
Perfect for:
- Fans of graphic novels and comic books
- Unicorn enthusiasts
- Reluctant readers
- Parents, teachers, educators, and librarians seeking engaging and funny kids’ books
- Fans of Hilda and the Troll, Steven Universe, Wings of Fire, The Dragon Prince, The Legend of Korra, and Avatar: The Last Airbender
Meet the Author: Rob Justus
Formerly an award-winning market researcher, Rob Justus is a self-taught debut author/illustrator who raised himself on a classic diet of comics and Saturday morning cartoons. His debut picture book ,Kid Coach, was published in 2020; this is his first graphic novel. Rob lives and doodles near Ottawa, Canada.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
